Manny's first birthday

It isn't everyday that our munchkin turns 1 years old and despite the fact that he probably has no idea that its even happening I wanted his first big birthday to be special. So......
I scoured pinterest for a great recipe for a special birthday treat for the baby. Here's what I found...

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup peanut butter

• 1/4 cup cooking oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup honey (optional)

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 cup whole wheat or white flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

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• Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 6 cup ring mold.

1. Combine the egg, peanut butter, oil, vanilla, and honey, if desired, in a large bowl; blend well. Stir in the carrots and mix thoroughly. Sift together the flour and baking soda and fold into the carrot mixture. Spoon cake batter into prepared pan.

1. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes; then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

I followed the recipe pretty closely minus the carrots (mainly because we didn't have any in the fridge) and instead I doubled the peanut butter and honey (since he's obsessed with peanut butter).

Then for the frosting I opted for a cream cheese variety versus cottage cheese so it was as authentic as possible!

I combined 2 packages of softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Whip together well and set in the fridge for 10 minutes once done then frost the cakes. 

And Ouila!

And now its party time!!!

Needless to say, I think it was a success! He's already had two tonight!!!

Happy Birthday Manolo Martinez Esquenazi Krugel, AKA Manny!!!!!

We love you!!!!!!!